Description

The DrayTek Vigor 120 is an ADSL modem with an Ethernet connection; it is not a router but a true ADSL Ethernet modem. By providing a PPPoE to PPPoA bridge, the connected device (firewall, router or PC) can log into the Internet (your ISP) directly and have full control over the ADSL connection - that makes the Vigor 120 a unique product. You can connect any device to the Vigor 120 which has a PPPoE client facility, which includes PCs, most Ethernet-WAN routers and the Apple Airport but the actual connection to your ISP is still PPPoA (unlike other modems which only provide PPPoE native bridging), which is the unique feature of this product and makes it compatible with all UK ISPs, where PPPoA is used as standard.

Other ADSL Ethernet 'modems' use workarounds to get a public IP address 'through' to your secondary device/client, requiring non-standard operation and complicated dual-stage setup (modem logs in, router routes) but the Vigor 120 provides the secondary device with a real routed IP connection and the ability to fully manage the connection, making setup easy. In most cases, the Vigor 120 needs no setup or configuration - just plug it in and set up your PC or router. All login/ISP details are entered on the connected client device, not the Vigor 120.

This method also differs from using a regular ADSL router which logs in itself and then uses NAT or multiple public IP addresses to create an onward client connection for your secondary device; that is not IP address thrifty, or introduces secondary NAT compromises. With the Vigor 120 bridge/modem, you get a true single public IP address (or multiple, if you have them) straight through to your firewall/router, which also has complete control of the ISP connection.

Customer reviews

Vigor 120 + Apple Airpot Extreme = 5*

Reviewed by
Stefan.
Review Posted
27/04/2013

55

Cannot fault. Works out of the box. No messing. Plug and play at it's best. Faultless. Apple Airport Extreme picked it up immediately. Entered connection settings and away I went. Painless and frustration free.

Overall

Ease of use

Value for money

Excellent!

Reviewed by
Martin Gordon.
Review Posted
16/10/2012

55

The main advantage to me of this modem is that the setup is done in the firewall: if the modem should fail I can just plug another one in with no re-configuration to be done.

Overall

Ease of use

Value for money

Does what it says on the tin, very fast

Reviewed by
Max Bolingbroke.
Review Posted
05/05/2012

55

I replaced the TG585v7 router/modem I got from my ISP with a E3000 + this modem to get dual-band Wireless N for my home. I wasn't expecting any speed difference from this change, but I found that with the Vigor my internet connection speed increased from 1.3MB/s to 1.8MB/s and my ping to google.com fell from 33ms to 30ms.
This modem seems a bit pricy for what it does, but it does do it very well. Recommended!

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Ease of use

Value for money

Draytek Vigor 120 ADSL2 + Ethernet Modem

Reviewed by
Simon .
Review Posted
22/01/2012

55

Great product, no need to configure anything as everything is done for you. Simply plug in and you're ready to go.I have mine configured withe the Aplple Airport Extreme, with which it works perfectly!One very satisfied customer.

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Ease of use

Value for money

Perfect for Airport Extreme

Reviewed by
Paul.
Review Posted
21/10/2011

55

This could be an Apple device....just plug it in and it works.

Overall

Ease of use

Value for money

Good product

Reviewed by
Steve.
Review Posted
18/09/2011

55

Works perfectly - apart from the power adaptor, which was dead on arrival. But I had another, so I wasn't too inconvenienced.

Works well with Apple TimeMachine wireless router that controls the ISP connection via a PPoE.

Rather expensive for what it is.

Overall

Ease of use

Value for money

Works straight out of the box

Reviewed by
Grant.
Review Posted
14/12/2010

55

Whilst not the cheapest, anyone who has set up a new router and broadband connection knows that the real cost is all the time messing about to get it going.

Plugged in the Draytek (already pre-configured) straight out the box into my ADSL connection and then my Apple Time Capsule. Then a few clicks on the Apple Airport Utility to put in my ADSL user details / password and it works.

I'd set aside a good chunk of the weekend just in case but simply not needed! Also there is excellent advice/tips on the Draytek web site.

Overall

Ease of use

Value for money

First Rate bit of kit

Reviewed by
Lim.
Review Posted
30/11/2010

55

This has turned out to be the perfect device to use with my Apple Airport Extreme (also highly recommended for all sorts of reasons.)

The Vigor 120 worked well and reliably from day one and speeds have apparently increased by around 20%. I was initially uncertain as to which firmware update options to adopt but was advised promptly by Draytek in the UK. Whilst this modem has no settings to adjust or alter (it does work straight out of the box), it is very useful indeed that Draytek in the UK has detailed instructions and advice on using this modem with particular ISPs and routers like the Airport Extreme.

Not cheap, but because of reliability and performance a 5 for VFM. I am extremely satisfied with the Vigor 120 and with Draytek (UK).

Overall

Ease of use

Value for money

Works perfectly

Reviewed by
Michael McNally.
Review Posted
29/11/2010

55

Flawlessly worked out of the box. Replaced a Linksys AM200 in Router Mode and now have the Apple Time Capsule as a PPPoE client. Back to Mac now working correctly without having to mess about like with the AM200.Recommend to anyone with Apple Time Capsule / Airport Extreme in the UKAlso seemed slightly quicker as well.

Overall

Ease of use

Value for money

Superb!

Reviewed by
Peter Danckwerts.
Review Posted
12/11/2010

55

I previously had a Huawei SmartAX MT882 supplied by TalkTalk when I signed up with them. It looked ugly but did the job, until yesterday when it just stopped working.
Unlike the Huawei, the Draytek Vigor was so easy to set up that I didn't even have to touch its settings, just change a setting on my wireless router (Airport Extreme). From receiving the package at 9 a.m., it took about 5 minutes to set up.
It may just be coincidence, but my download speed, which has been about 11 MBits per second is now up to 14.
Very small and neat, too. Would highly recommend.
Hoorah for Dabs!